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Home-Raised Puppies Are Happy and Healthy

The USDA wants to take away our rights to raise puppies in a home environment, the way I grew up. Puppies were always part of the family, causing a ruckus and chewing something. In our house, corners of baseboards bear witness to healthy, happy puppies raised in a loving and warm environment, with kids laughing, and the opportunity to explore and learn from their adventures. I am not for the USDA tampering with what has been a labor of love at our home and the legacy of my mother’s breeding program that I wish to carry on. If you feel the same way about how puppies are raised, please take a minute to sign the AKC’s petition and express to the USDA how you feel. Together we can make a difference!

Kayla Bertagnolli is a 23-year-old from Ogden, UT, who's been involved in the
dog show world her whole life. A former junior handler who learned
about breeding Beagles from her mother Leah, she assisted several professional
handlers and is currently working to become a Junior Showmanship judge. Kayla
is passionate about photography and writes the twice-weekly blog, DFR. She
plans to continue breeding and showing, and expects to stay involved in dogs "for life!"

Nothing is better than having a puppy/best friend to come home to everyday, scratching and itching for you attention! just wanting to kiss and love on you and to possibly throw a ball or stick! Every kid should grow up with a dog in there house hold!!!!!!!!!